Rau & Son

German, active mid-19th century

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The image shows a landscape with a valley leading towards two mountain peaks known as the Peaks of Otter. The horizon is low, with the mountains dominating the scene. The brushwork is smooth and delicate, and the color palette consists of muted earth tones, greens, and soft blues. In the foreground, there are cattle grazing in a field with a wooden fence, and a couple of houses among trees to the left. Further back, there are open fields with horses and agricultural activities, leading to a dense tree line at the base of the mountains.
Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son, View of the Peaks of Otter, 1858, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.6

View of the Peaks of Otter

Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son · 1858 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.6

The central circular vignette is surrounded by four smaller ovals. The central image shows a figure in white drapery holding a flag, standing over another figure on the ground, with the phrase "Sic Semper Tyrannis" beneath it. The horizon line shows land with a faintly visible ship in the distance. The surrounding vignettes are connected by ornate floral designs with muted tones, each labeled with names like "Drenched Springs," "Harper's Ferry," "Mount Vernon," and "Monticello." The overall color palette consists of soft sepia tones and light greens with delicate outlines. The scenes are depicted with fine detail typical of 19th-century illustrative techniques.
Rau & Son, Title Page, 1858, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.1

Title Page

Rau & Son · 1858 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.1

The image shows an illustration of Natural Bridge in Virginia. The perspective is from an elevated point, offering a wide panorama of the landscape. Closest to us, there is a fenced area with a couple of figures and a horse. Beyond this, the view shows trees, rolling hills, buildings and houses. The horizon line is high, with soft clouds in the sky. In the center, Natural Bridge is surrounded by lush vegetation. The illustration has precise and detailed brushstrokes and a warm color palette of sepia and light browns.
Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son, Natural Bridge, 1858, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.12

Natural Bridge

Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son · 1858 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.12

The image depicts a river reflecting rock formations in the background. The horizon is high in the image, emphasizing the rocks' verticality. The brushstrokes are fine and detailed, resembling lithographic prints, providing a textured quality. Earth tones and shades of grey, brown, and orange dominate the color palette. In the foreground, there is a rowboat with two figures and another figure on the riverbank. The scene transitions into a wooded area with trees between the rocks.
Rau & Son, Bullard Rock on the New River, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.26

Bullard Rock on the New River

Rau & Son · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.26

The image shows a landscape titled "White Sulphur Springs." A range of wooded hills is in the background with buildings of various sizes scattered among trees and rolling terrain. A large structure is prominent on the right side. The brushstrokes appear detailed, capturing architectural and natural details. The color palette consists of primarily sepia tones. Trees, grass patches, and paths are visible, along with several horse-drawn carriages.
Rau & Son, White Sulphur Springs, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.9

White Sulphur Springs

Rau & Son · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.9

The image shows a landscape with rolling hills, a pond, and figures. The viewpoint is elevated, offering a wide view of the scene. The horizon line is near the upper third of the image, dividing the hills from the sky. The brushwork is detailed and delicate, typical of lithographic techniques. The color palette is subtle, with earth tones, greens, blues, and grays dominating the scene.
Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son, The Salt Pond from the Salt Pond Knob, No. 1, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.31

The Salt Pond from the Salt Pond Knob, No. 1

Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.31

The image shows a bird's-eye view of Harpers Ferry, featuring the U.S. Armory, a train on tracks, a horizon with hills, rocks, trees, and industrial buildings. The artwork is detailed with precise brushstrokes or etching techniques in soft earth tones.
Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son, U.S. Armory in Harpers Ferry, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.4

U.S. Armory in Harpers Ferry

Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.4

The image shows a high vantage point overlooking a landscape of rolling hills and valleys. On the right, there are large rock formations with people nearby. In the distance, there are mountains silhouetted against a pale sky. The artwork features delicate brushstrokes creating a soft, illustrative quality. The color palette includes earth tones with variations of browns, beige, and light greens in the hills and valleys. The sky is primarily soft gray, transitioning into lighter hues.
Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son, View from the Peak of Otter, No. 2, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.7

View from the Peak of Otter, No. 2

Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.7

The image depicts a panoramic view of a rural landscape from an elevated vantage point. A bridge with a steam engine and train cars crosses from left to right. The horizon line is near the top, partially obscured by rising terrain. The painting has a serene quality with soft brushstrokes and a color palette of muted earth tones and a washed-out blue sky. Hills with trees and a farmhouse in the foreground transition to open land with distant trees and fields beyond the bridge.
Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son, The High Bridge Near Farmville, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.34

The High Bridge Near Farmville

Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.34

The image shows a bird's-eye view from an elevated vantage point, capturing a winding river through a valley of hills. The horizon is near the top, below the sky meeting mountains. In the distance, hills fade into softer tones, enhancing the landscape's depth. Close by, a small group of people stand on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by trees and shrubs, adding scale. The artwork appears to be a lithograph with detailed lines, stippled textures, and a color palette of muted sepia, green, and grey.
Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son, View from the Hawks Nest, 1857, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3615.16

View from the Hawks Nest

Woldemar Rau, Rau & Son · 1857 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3615.16